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REPORT
ENGINEERING SERVICES
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Meeting:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: March 29, 2004
Report #: EGD-14-04
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Subject:
Bowmanville Rotary Club Centennial Project, Soper Creek Park
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report EGD-14-04 be received for information,
Submitted by: Anthony Cannella, C.E.T, Reviewed by: Franklin Wu,
Director of Engineering Services Chief Administrative Officer
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1.0 PURPOSE OF REPORT
To update Council on the proposal by the Bowmanville Rotary Club to create an outdoor
display and performance space at the Visual Arts Centre (VAC) in Soper Creek Park,
2.0 BACKGROUND
At the October 20, 2003 Council meeting, Kevin Anyan of the Bowmanville Rotary Club
addressed Council seeking approval of the Club's concept for improvements to Soper
Creek Park surrounding the VAC. The Bowmanville Rotary Club is proposing to
undertake the improvements as its Rotary Centennial project.
The Club has since developed detailed plans illustrating their proposal for an outdoor
display and performance space (Attachment No, 1 & 2), a phasing schedule and cost
estimate,
3.0 COMMENTS
The VAC has been utilizing the outdoor space surrounding the VAC from the mid 90's to
the present for their annual Art On Public Lands exhibition where the work of selected
artists is displayed outdoors for a one year period. Currently the outdoor display area is
grassed with no walkways, seating, or paved viewing areas. At certain times of the year
the area is very damp,
The objective of the Rotary Club's project is to create an outdoor display space to
accommodate public art in a natural setting with walkways, seating areas and other
features, The outdoor display and performance space would enhance the Art On Public
Lands exhibition and hopefully become a major attraction within Soper Creek Park and
the Municipality.
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The main components of the Rotary Club's proposal are; a new interlocking paver
display and performance space with a pre-cast concrete seating area surrounding it, a
wooden structure to display artwork, new walkways connecting the building to the display
area, a new trail along the creek edge, and an artificial stream and bridge.
The VAC has worked with Rotary Club on the development of the plan, The
Departments of Engineering and Operations have also been consulted while the plan
was being developed.
The total estimated cost of the project is $237,000. The Rotary Club is committed to
fundraising for the project in its entirety, They propose to raise the required funds from
the sale of individual bricks, and from grants from other sources, The Operations
Department would assist by making improvements to the existing parking lot.
The implementation of the project has been divided into 3 phases, It is important that
each phase of the project is functional and useful in the event that subsequent phases
are not completed because of funding shortfalls,
The Operations Department is responsible for maintaining the grounds surrounding the
Visual Arts Centre, Since the area is mainly grass, maintenance includes grass cutting
and litter pick-up. Installing and maintaining the art displays is the responsibility of the
VAC, Once completed the Municipality would be required to maintain the grass,
walkways, planting beds and seating areas, The art displays would remain the
responsibility of the VAC.
4.0 CONCLUSION
The creation of a formalized outdoor display space at the VAC is a natural extension of
the VAC mission to promote the creation, display and appreciation of visual arts in the
Municipality of Clarington.
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The Bowmanville Rotary Club is a supporter of the VAC and has chosen this project as
their Rotary Centennial Project. The Club is committed to raising the funds required to
complete the project. The Municipality continues to support their efforts to create an
outdoor display space at Soper Creek Park,
Attachments:
Attachment NO.1: Site Layout Plan
Attachment NO.2: Amphitheatre
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